Although there appears to be a broad recognition of the key role that Public Sector Information (PSI) can play in the development of societies, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of how PSI is actually being utilized and of its wider societal value, especially in developing countries. The overarching goal of this dissertation…

Introduction: Sharing of information across cultural boundaries does not always live up to expectations. Information behaviour is an underlying factor, which can contribute to poor use or non-use of the information or information services at the disposal of indigenous people in a development context. Method: A literature study of information…

Investigates the feasibility of using LISREL (LInear Structural RELations), a computer program that analyzes covariance structures and describes the relationships among all the variables by a group of linear equations, to determine the impact of information, relative to other factors, on development of the small manufacturing business sector in…

Discusses the need for cooperation among agricultural libraries in Zambia. Topics addressed include the role of information in national development; special libraries; government agricultural administration; a description of agricultural libraries; information needs of scientists; the National Information System; library cooperation through…

Highlights the role that innovative rural public library services can play in the development process of Nigeria to improve rural users' literacy and education and enhance their ability to use practical information relevant to their daily lives. Discusses information needs in rural Nigeria and the role of the rural librarian. (Author/LRW)

Examines the role of scientific and technical information in national development in Nigeria and establishes a framework that could enhance the use of this information for development purposes. Factors such as national information policies, government support of research projects, and the role of international organizations in technology transfer…